Limited relaxation was made in some measures implemented in Southern Cyprus

In the statement made after yesterday's meeting of the Council of Ministers, Alithia newspaper said that unvaccinated children aged 12-17 should present 72 hours of PCR or antigen test and if their vaccinated parents are with them, restaurant, cafe, etc. He wrote that he is allowed to enter closed areas such as

The newspaper also stated that the duration of the 3rd dose of vaccination was reduced from 3 months, two weeks to 3 months, and that a decision was made to switch to the "test to stay" application in the Greek Cypriot National Guard (RMMO).

In the continuation of the newspaper report, he stated that the majority of those treated in hospitals in Southern Cyprus are unvaccinated elderly people, and the general situation in hospitals is sustainable.

“MOLNUPIRAVIR (MSD)” GIVEN TO 166 PATIENTS

On the other hand, the newspaper wrote in another news that the drug "Molnupiravir (MSD)", which has been used in the fight against Kovid, has been given to 166 patients in Southern Cyprus so far, and only two of these patients need hospital treatment.

While the newspaper stated that the drug in question aims to prevent patients from showing serious symptoms, it is necessary to know how many of the 166 patients who take the drug may show serious symptoms in order to know the effectiveness of the drug for certain.

He also emphasized that data from all EU member countries will be evaluated in order to know the effectiveness of the drug more precisely.